Journal article
Detection of Thermoactinomyces Species in Selected Agricultural Substrates from Queensland
Microbial Ecology, Vol.67(4), pp.804-809
2014
Abstract
Selected overheated substrates commercially available for public use in sub-tropical Queensland, Australia were screened for the presence of Thermoactinomyces species using an air sampler. All substrates with the exception of tea tree mulch were found to contain Thermoactinomyces species. Subsequent 16S rDNA oligonucleotide sequencing of the selected eight isolates indicated that some of these species were closely related to previously reported allergenic Thermoactinomyces vulgaris and Laceyella sacchari. In view of this, the isolates were tested to determine their adhesion ability and cytotoxicity to human lung cells (calu-3 cells). The results indicated that all eight isolates were highly adherent and showed cytotoxicity to this cell line. These findings might indicate that the presence of such species in overheated agricultural materials may constitute a public health risk if storage and handling conditions are not optimal and do not meet criteria defined for sub-tropical climates.
Details
- Title
- Detection of Thermoactinomyces Species in Selected Agricultural Substrates from Queensland
- Authors
- Candice M Brinkmann (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringChristina Neuman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMohammad Katouli (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringD Ipek Kurtboke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Microbial Ecology, Vol.67(4), pp.804-809
- Publisher
- Springer New York LLC
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1007/s00248-013-0354-5
- ISSN
- 0095-3628
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448934902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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